I've been teaching EFL for the last 15 years (most of that with the US government) and hope to retire at the age of 60 with a civil servant pension. Still, 60 is too young to shut down completely so I was wondering if age was a problem for teaching in Costa Rica as it is in some Asian countries? I would like to work part-time at the least and hope I can despite my age at that time. FYI, I have an MATEFL and oodles of experience across the spectrum of the profession. Thanks in advance for any info you might have.

I don't think age is a problem for most English companies/schools. I know IESA and Whittemore de Costa Rica will hire you everyday and twice on Sunday! Good luck!

Eddie

Thanks, Eddie! It's still a while down the road, but it's good to know it's not like many countries in Asia. Money would not be the issue, I would just want to be involved in the community and teaching would be the best way to start.

I used to work with teachers of all ages, including those in their "golden years." As long as you can keep your students coming back to class and have a real desire to help people learn, you'll have no trouble finding ESL work in the Central Valley.

I used to work with teachers of all ages, including those in their "golden years." As long as you can keep your students coming back to class and have a real desire to help people learn, you'll have no trouble finding ESL work in the Central Valley.